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Designed to increase positive communication between mothers (or another significant female adult) and their daughters. It helps them discuss questions about sexual behavior and puberty without embarrassment.

Growing Together:
-Allows time for mothers and daughters to explore their feelings, values and expectations.
-Provides participants the opportunity to practice decision-making and problem-solving skills.
-Provides participants the opportunity to learn about open communication, which is an important part of a healthy relationship.
-Provides factual information about the changes girls may experience during puberty.
-Helps parents to answer questions about sexual behavior and puberty without embarrassment.

Categories

Parent Support Groups
Parent/Family Involvement in Education
Parent/Child Activity Groups
Youth Development
Education and promotion of balanced nutrition, Provision of food and nutrition education, Education on balanced nutrition, Provision of food to support balanced nutrition, donation and delivery of fresh, organic produce to meal & pantry programs throughout the county. Farm Camps.

Stress Busters: Balanced Nutrition, Experiencing Nature, Physical Activity, Supportive Relationships

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Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Leadership Development
Parent/Child Activity Groups
Youth Development
Hiking
Hiking/Camping Safety Education
Brown Bag Food Programs
Nutrition Education
Guided Imagery
Camp Referrals
The Early Education Division knows how critical the first five years of a child's life are to their health and success. Our six centers provide nurturing and affordable early education.

La Divisin de Educacin Temprana sabe cun crticos son los primeros cinco aos de la vida de un nio para su salud y xito. Nuestros seis centros ofrecen educacin asequible.

Stress Busters: Balanced Nutrition, Experiencing Nature, Mental Healthcare, Mindfulness Practices, Physical Activity, Quality Sleep, Supportive Relationships.

Categories

Child Care Expense Assistance
Parent Support Groups
Child Guidance
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Infant and Child Safety Education
Nutrition Education
Outdoor Environmental Education
General Counseling Services
Parent/Child Activity Groups
Preschools
Designed to increase positive communication between mothers (or another significant female adult) and their daughters. It helps them discuss questions about sexual behavior and puberty without embarrassment.

Growing Together:
-Allows time for mothers and daughters to explore their feelings, values and expectations.
-Provides participants the opportunity to practice decision-making and problem-solving skills.
-Provides participants the opportunity to learn about open communication, which is an important part of a healthy relationship.
-Provides factual information about the changes girls may experience during puberty.
-Helps parents to answer questions about sexual behavior and puberty without embarrassment.

Categories

Parent Support Groups
Parent/Family Involvement in Education
Parent/Child Activity Groups
Youth Development
The Early Education Division knows how critical the first five years of a child's life are to their health and success. Our six centers provide nurturing and affordable early education.

La Divisin de Educacin Temprana sabe cun crticos son los primeros cinco aos de la vida de un nio para su salud y xito. Nuestros seis centros ofrecen educacin asequible.

Stress Busters: Balanced Nutrition, Experiencing Nature, Mental Healthcare, Mindfulness Practices, Physical Activity, Quality Sleep, Supportive Relationships.

Categories

Child Care Expense Assistance
Parent Support Groups
Child Guidance
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Infant and Child Safety Education
Nutrition Education
Outdoor Environmental Education
General Counseling Services
Parent/Child Activity Groups
Preschools
The Early Education Division knows how critical the first five years of a child's life are to their health and success. Our six centers provide nurturing and affordable early education.

La Divisin de Educacin Temprana sabe cun crticos son los primeros cinco aos de la vida de un nio para su salud y xito. Nuestros seis centros ofrecen educacin asequible.

Stress Busters: Balanced Nutrition, Experiencing Nature, Mental Healthcare, Mindfulness Practices, Physical Activity, Quality Sleep, Supportive Relationships.

Categories

Child Care Expense Assistance
Parent Support Groups
Child Guidance
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Infant and Child Safety Education
Nutrition Education
Outdoor Environmental Education
General Counseling Services
Parent/Child Activity Groups
Preschools

MUSIC AND DANCE CLASSES/FOLKLORIC | SENDEROS

MUSIC AND DANCE CLASSES/FOLKLORIC

After school dance classes for different levels learning traditional Mexican dances. Performances in a number of community events throughout the year.

Stress Busters: Physical Activity, Supportive Relationships

Categories

Debt/Overspending Support Groups
Parent Support Groups
Dance Performances
Cultural Heritage Groups
Adult/Child Mentoring Programs
Dance Instruction
Parent/Child Activity Groups

BASIC NEEDS | NECESIDADES BSICAS
Food Distribution / Despensa de alimentos

HEALTH | SALUD
Covered CA Enrollment / Inscripcin de Covered CA
Mental Health Counseling Servicios de consejera mental

DROP-IN ADVOCACY SERVICES | SERVICIOS DE APOYO DIRECTO
Information & Referral / Informacin y referencia
Legal Services / Servicios Jurdicos
Public Benefits Enrollment Inscripcin de beneficios pblicos
Translation / Traduccin

FOR PARENTS | PARA LOS PADRES
Onsite WIC access / Acceso in situ a WIC
Parenting Education / Clases para padres

FOR KIDS | PARA LOS NIOS
Summer Lunch / Almuerzo de verano

STORM RELIEF
Assist in your recovery from the winter and spring storms with local fianancial assistance, federal relief navigation, clean-up tools, crisis counseling, and more.

Behavioral Health/ Counseling

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Identification Application/Replacement Clinics
Health Related Advocacy Groups
Food Safety Education
Parent/Child Activity Groups
Parent Support Groups
Disaster Relief/Recovery Organizations
Summer Food Service Programs
Workers Compensation Benefits Assistance
Directory Assistance
Co-Parenting Workshops
Health Insurance Premium Assistance
Nutrition Education
Health Care Discount Enrollment Programs
Children's State/Local Health Insurance Programs
Family Resource Centers/Outreach
Food Donation Programs
Unemployment Insurance Benefits Assistance
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Parent/Family Involvement in Education
Food Stamps/SNAP
Food Pantries
Disability Related Parenting Programs
Job Finding Assistance
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Disaster Unemployment Assistance
Immigrant Benefits Assistance
Brown Bag Food Programs
TANF
Parenting Materials
General Health Education Programs
Name/Personal Information Modification Assistance
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Food Banks/Food Distribution Warehouses
Parenting Skills Classes
Offers ongoing class series (attend one or all sessions), workshops, trainings, support groups

Categories

Parent/Family Involvement in Education
Family Resource Centers/Outreach
Child Abuse Support Groups
Child Custody/Support Related Support Groups
Stepfamily/Blended Family Support Groups
Parenting Materials
Workshops/Symposiums
Parent Support Groups
Co-Parenting Workshops
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Parent Rights Classes
Parenting Skills Classes
Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Parent/Child Activity Groups
Youth Development

For Boys and Young men
Teaching and supporting boys in discovery and journey from boyhood to manhood with guidance, coaching, and mentorship grounded in 41 developmental assets, youth leadership development, social-emotional and healthy masculinity

For men
Support men in their journey through manhood and couple relationships by developing a healthy masculinity and relationship

For dads
Supporting father involvement, fatherhood and co-parenting for the well-being of children


Stress Busters: Mental Healthcare, Mindfulness Practices, Supportive Relationships

Youth Services: ACADEMIC SUPPORT, CAREER EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & WELLNESS, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, YOUTH LEADERSHIP

Categories

Parent Support Groups
Recreation Centers
Youth Violence Prevention
Advocacy
Pregnancy/Childbirth Support Groups
Youth Development
Adult/Child Mentoring Programs
Youth Employment Programs
Youth Centers
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Youth Literacy Programs
Youth/Student Support Groups
General Counseling Services
Parent/Child Activity Groups
Designed to increase positive communication between mothers (or another significant female adult) and their daughters. It helps them discuss questions about sexual behavior and puberty without embarrassment.

Growing Together:
-Allows time for mothers and daughters to explore their feelings, values and expectations.
-Provides participants the opportunity to practice decision-making and problem-solving skills.
-Provides participants the opportunity to learn about open communication, which is an important part of a healthy relationship.
-Provides factual information about the changes girls may experience during puberty.
-Helps parents to answer questions about sexual behavior and puberty without embarrassment.

Categories

Parent Support Groups
Parent/Family Involvement in Education
Parent/Child Activity Groups
Youth Development

MUSIC AND DANCE CLASSES/FOLKLORIC | SENDEROS

MUSIC AND DANCE CLASSES/FOLKLORIC

After school dance classes for different levels learning traditional Mexican dances. Performances in a number of community events throughout the year.

Stress Busters: Physical Activity, Supportive Relationships

Categories

Debt/Overspending Support Groups
Parent Support Groups
Dance Performances
Cultural Heritage Groups
Adult/Child Mentoring Programs
Dance Instruction
Parent/Child Activity Groups
Early Head Start offers a home visiting program for pregnant women and children 0-3, and a center-base option for children 0-3 years. Both programs support children and families during the very first stages of life to build a strong foundation for growth and learning. Services are offered throughout Santa Cruz County, including Watsonville, Freedom, and the San Lorenzo Valley.

Head Start offers a part-day (3 1/2 hours) and extended day (6 hours) preschool programs for children ages 3 to 5. We focus on supporting children and families to be ready for school by providing opportunities for social and emotional growth; focusing on physical, mental, and dental health; and partnering closely with parents and families. Classes are offered at 16 centers located throughout Santa Cruz and Watsonville.

State Pre-K (CSPP) offers high quality early education and support services for eligible children 3-5 and their families.

Categories

Parent/Child Activity Groups
Head Start
Parent Support Groups
Early Head Start
The Early Education Division knows how critical the first five years of a child's life are to their health and success. Our six centers provide nurturing and affordable early education.

La Divisin de Educacin Temprana sabe cun crticos son los primeros cinco aos de la vida de un nio para su salud y xito. Nuestros seis centros ofrecen educacin asequible.

Stress Busters: Balanced Nutrition, Experiencing Nature, Mental Healthcare, Mindfulness Practices, Physical Activity, Quality Sleep, Supportive Relationships.

Categories

Child Care Expense Assistance
Parent Support Groups
Child Guidance
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Infant and Child Safety Education
Nutrition Education
Outdoor Environmental Education
General Counseling Services
Parent/Child Activity Groups
Preschools

This program provides the services below for children and their families in Benito County:

School Site Services:

  • Outreach
  • Case management
  • On-site school campus support
  • Individual and/or group services
  • Caregiver/parent workshops
  • Referral & linkage to additional services Community/Office-Based Services
  • Individual Therapy Sessions
  • Group Therapy Sessions

Categories

Family Resource Centers/Outreach
Parent Child Interactive Therapy
Case/Care Management
Outreach Programs
Parent/Child Activity Groups
Parent/Family Involvement in Education
Therapy Referrals
Parent Support Groups

Pacific Elementary School serves approximately 175 preschool through sixth-grade children. It also includes free morning preschool for income-qualified families.

Stress Busters: Balanced Nutrition, Physical Activity, Supportive Relationships

Categories

Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Parent/Child Activity Groups
Child Guidance
Elementary Schools
School Districts
Nutrition Education
Designed to increase positive communication between mothers (or another significant female adult) and their daughters. It helps them discuss questions about sexual behavior and puberty without embarrassment.

Growing Together:
-Allows time for mothers and daughters to explore their feelings, values and expectations.
-Provides participants the opportunity to practice decision-making and problem-solving skills.
-Provides participants the opportunity to learn about open communication, which is an important part of a healthy relationship.
-Provides factual information about the changes girls may experience during puberty.
-Helps parents to answer questions about sexual behavior and puberty without embarrassment.

Categories

Parent Support Groups
Parent/Family Involvement in Education
Parent/Child Activity Groups
Youth Development

SOCIAL EVENTS FOR BEREAVED FAMILIES

A time to get together for informal company and conversation, and an opportunity to participate in a grief/remembrance oriented activity. Limited to families who have experienced the death of a child, grandchild, or sibling. Some events may be appropriate for extended family/family friends.

Categories

Women's Support Groups
Parent/Child Activity Groups
General Bereavement and Grief Support Groups
Parent Support Groups
Youth/Student Support Groups
Social Clubs/Events
Men's Support Groups
Designed to increase positive communication between mothers (or another significant female adult) and their daughters. It helps them discuss questions about sexual behavior and puberty without embarrassment.

Growing Together:
-Allows time for mothers and daughters to explore their feelings, values and expectations.
-Provides participants the opportunity to practice decision-making and problem-solving skills.
-Provides participants the opportunity to learn about open communication, which is an important part of a healthy relationship.
-Provides factual information about the changes girls may experience during puberty.
-Helps parents to answer questions about sexual behavior and puberty without embarrassment.

Categories

Parent Support Groups
Parent/Family Involvement in Education
Parent/Child Activity Groups
Youth Development
The Early Education Division knows how critical the first five years of a child's life are to their health and success. Our six centers provide nurturing and affordable early education.

La Divisin de Educacin Temprana sabe cun crticos son los primeros cinco aos de la vida de un nio para su salud y xito. Nuestros seis centros ofrecen educacin asequible.

Stress Busters: Balanced Nutrition, Experiencing Nature, Mental Healthcare, Mindfulness Practices, Physical Activity, Quality Sleep, Supportive Relationships.

Categories

Child Care Expense Assistance
Parent Support Groups
Child Guidance
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Infant and Child Safety Education
Nutrition Education
Outdoor Environmental Education
General Counseling Services
Parent/Child Activity Groups
Preschools
The Early Education Division knows how critical the first five years of a child's life are to their health and success. Our six centers provide nurturing and affordable early education.

La Divisin de Educacin Temprana sabe cun crticos son los primeros cinco aos de la vida de un nio para su salud y xito. Nuestros seis centros ofrecen educacin asequible.

Stress Busters: Balanced Nutrition, Experiencing Nature, Mental Healthcare, Mindfulness Practices, Physical Activity, Quality Sleep, Supportive Relationships.

Categories

Child Care Expense Assistance
Parent Support Groups
Child Guidance
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Infant and Child Safety Education
Nutrition Education
Outdoor Environmental Education
General Counseling Services
Parent/Child Activity Groups
Preschools